Window platform



De c. 12, 1933. J. GOCH 1,933,747

WINDOW PLATFORM Filed March 24, 1933 2 S eets-Sheet l Inventor Dec. 12, 1933. J. GOCH 1,938,747

WINDOW PLATFORM Filed March 24, 1933 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Inventor J] llomey Patented Dec. 12, 1933 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE WINDOW PLATFORM Joseph Goch, Chicago, Ill.

Application March 24, 1933. Serial No. 662,608

2 Claims. (01. son-27) This invention relates to what I term a safety window platform for use in washing or repairing windows and also for painting window jambs, frames or the like.

In accordance with the present invention a platform of the character above mentioned is provided for use either interiorly or exteriorly of the window, and when not in use, the platform can be readily folded for storage purposes.

Further, in accordance with the present invention the platform may be used by the operator when either in a standing or seated posture, and is provided with adjustable means for engagement with the sides of the window frame to positively prevent lateral movement or skating" of the platform after it has been once placed in proper position.

The invention together with its numerous objects and advantages will be best understood from a study of the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings where- Figure l is a perspective view of the platform in fully extended or unfolded position and Figure 2 is a plan view of the platform in a folded position.

Referring to the drawings by reference numerals it will be seen that the platform designated generally by the reference character 5 is in the present instance made of wood and consists of a plurality of slats 6 arranged in relatively laterally spaced relation and connected together at one end by a relatively large window sill engaging end piece '7 having beveled or tapered ends 8 projecting laterally in reverse directions from opposite sides of the platform. At the end thereof removed from the connecting bar 7 the slats 6 are connected by an end bar 9.

Extending through the slats 6 of the platform adjacent the rear or outer end thereof is a pivot rod 10 with which are pivotally engaged the free ends of the sides 11 of a U-shaped rail 12. A brace strap 13 is provided for the rail and as shown, an intermediate portion of the brace strap 13 is wrapped about the rail 12 at the closed end of the U while the opposite end portions of the strap are suitably and pivotally engaged with the rod 10.

Side rails 14 are also provided and each of the side rails includes a pair of sections pivotally connected together at one end with the free end of one section pivotally connected to an end slat 6, and the free end of the other section pivotally connected to one side of the rail 12 by a bolt and wing nut means 15.

Extending parallel to the pivot bar 10 inwardly from said pivot bar is a second pivot bar 16 to which are pivotally engaged one end of brace bars 17 that are also connected through the medium of the aforementioned bolt and wing nut For bracing the platform when the same is in 7 operative position with respect to the window, there is provided a substantially U-shaped brace 20 disposed beneath the platform and having sides 21 at their free ends pivotally engaged with the second named pivot rod 16. Foldable braces 22 are connected at one end with the sides 21 of the brace 20 and at a relatively opposite end with a pivot bar 23 extending through the slats 6 of the platform adjacent the forward end 7 thereof.

For securing the platform against lateral or angular movement in a horizontal plane, when the same is in operative position there are provided side window frame engaging blocks 24 disposed at opposite sides of the platform behind the end 8 of the bar 7. Each of the blocks 24 as clearly shown in the drawings have rotatably engaged therewith screws 25 that are secured against longitudinal movement but are freely rotatable and are adapted for threaded engagement in apertures 26 provided in the endmost slats 6 immediately behind the bar 7.

As before stated the platform is also adapted for use as a seat and to this end there is provided a back rest 27 of any suitable construction and design and pivotally engaged with the second named pivot bar 16. Foldable braces for the rest 27 are provided, and these braces are designated by the reference numerals 28 and are pivotally engaged at one end with the pivot bar 23 and have their free ends provided for pivotal engagement with the back rest 27 through the medium of bolt and wing nut means 29.

In use, the platform in unfolded position may be disposed either interiorly or exteriorly of the window. When properly positioned the end bar 7 of the platform rests on the window sill with the end thereof engaged behind the window stops and the blocks 24 engaging the side members 0! the window frame. The brace 21 is disposed in the position suggested in Figure I and has its closed end arranged to engage the wall of the building directly below the window. The free ends of the links 18 are pivotally connected in any suitable manner to the side members of the window frame. With the platform thus secured in position and having the rails 12 and 14 properly set up one may work from the platform in comparative-safety. It is also apparent that one may sit on the platform while performing the required. work and the rest 27 will provide a suitable and comfortable support for the back of the workman.

When not in use braces 22 may be readily folded to permit the brace member 21 to fold against the under side of the platform. Wing nuts 29 are loosened to permit the back rest 27'to fold down upon the top of the platform while the wing nuts 15 are loosened to permit folding of the rails 14 to the position shown in Figure 2, and the rail 12 to folddown upon'the top of the platform so that the entire'device is reduced to a size convenient for storage purposes. v

Even though I have herein shown and described the preferred embodiment of the invention, it is to be'understood that the'same is'susceptible of further changes, modifications and improvements coming within the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is:

1. In a device of the character described, a window platform provided with guard rails and back rest respectively pivoted to the platform and foldable'against one side thereof, and window frame engaging means provided on the platform for supporting it in operative position to a window; said means including a pair of blocks and screws swivelly engaged with the blocks and hav-- ing threaded engagement with the platform to secure the blocks at the desired lateral adjustment relative to the platform.

2. In a device of the character described, a win-' dow platform, and window frame engaging means provided on the platform for supporting it in op erative position to a window, said means including a'pair of blocks and'screws swivelly engagedwith the blocksand having threaded engagementwith the platform to secure the blocks at the desired lateral adjustment relative-to the platform.

JOSEPH GOCH. 

